Addison Gardens, 4 beds 3 bath family home, Holland Park

London 4 br Vacation Rental Home

Generous family house just west of Notting Hill and Holland Park. Sleeps 9.

This generous family home in West Kensington is just a short walk away from Notting Hill and Holland Park and only 20 minutes by taxi from Heathrow airport.

With 4 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this is a great home for a family or group of friends alike.

The owner's passion for gastronomy is instantly recognisable when you venture downstairs - to the lower ground at the back of the house - and see the kitchen and huge dining table, which can seat a very large group comfortably. This area leads to a lovely contemporary-styled patio where you can enjoy London's sunny spells in style.

The living room, at the front of the house, has a classic feature fireplace with modern book shelves and a flat screen TV. Upon request, an extra guest could sleep on the huge flat sofa in this room.

The bedrooms, on the first and second floors are equally generous. There are three double bedrooms, two modern bathrooms and one master king-size bedroom with en suite bathroom. The rooms are functional and offer good storage space.

Situated specifically in Brook Green Village - a classified Ã¢â‚¬Ëœconservation area' with many of its homes dating from the 19th century or earlier - guests will enjoy the village feel with neighbourhood restaurants, bars, delicatessen, laundrette and cafes. Kensington Olympia, where many world-class exhibitions are held, is a short walk. Also within walking distance is the Apollo Theatre Hammersmith, famous for pop concerts or, for something unusual, go to Shepherds Bush Market to see a demonstration of London's ethnic diversity, with stall holders, vegetables and provisions from all corners of the world.

For shopping on a large scale, you are about a 5 minute walk from the Westfield, one of Europe's biggest shopping malls with a world ranking collection of designer shops, more than 40 restaurants, a food hall and several cinemas. You're also about a 15 minute walk to High Street Kensington, for a collection of designer and high-street shops.

If you're looking for some green space, Holland Park is less than a 10 minute walk.

You have easy transport links to the rest of the Capital with Shepherd's Bush station (connections on both the Central line and Overground) about a 5 minute walk and Kensington Olympia (on the District line). You'll be able to reach Oxford Street and Covent Garden in less than 20 minutes.

Area Description: "On the Thames in West London, Hammersmith is a beautiful area, with a countryside feel. It is perfect for many of London's wealthy families. There is a choice of riverside eateries to explore, including The Dove pub, which was frequented by Ernest Hemingway and Graham Greene or The Crabtree which has a terrace overlooking the Thames and is popular in the summer months with people enjoying a Pimm's and the splendid views.

There are many other restaurants in the area, as well as boutique shops and cafes, or head to the Farmer's Market at Lyric Square on a Thursday for fresh products. The area is rich in cultural attractions, with four theatres: the Riverside Studios, the Bush Theatre, Curtains Up at the Baron's Theatre and finally the Lyric Hammersmith, which is considered one of the most notable theatres outside the West End. It is also home to the Hammersmith Apollo, which plays host to major concerts and stand up comedy acts.

The William Morris Society at Kelmscott House is one to visit, as is the Westfield Shopping Centre in nearby Shepherd's Bush, with hundreds of shops and restaurants. For the children, the London Wetland Centre will bring splashes and laughter, or nearby neighbourhood Barnes, just over the river, is very picturesque. There are a number of exceptional 18th and 19th century buildings in and around its historic village, and the area boasts a rock and roll history with the former Olympic Studios on Church Road playing host to many of rock and pop's greatest stars throughout the decades: from The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, right through to modern day Coldplay and Madonna."